On Wednesday, July 8, 2020, the Whiteside County Fair Board unanimously reached “a pretty tough decision” after factoring “lots of things,” reported member Brian Oostenryk, Sr. “There was a lot of discussion and mixed feelings. But in the end, we felt we made the right one.” The Board voted to
Maxine Olson passed away peacefully at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation in Morrison, IL, on Sunday, July 12, 2020, surrounded by her loving family. Maxine was born July 6, 1930, in Marshfield, WI, to Lucille and Theodore Salter. She grew up in Unity, WI. Upon graduation from Unity High School, she
Jeffrey Thomas Hill, 60, passed away on Saturday, July 11, 2020, in Waco, TX, after a short battle with cancer. He was born September 4, 1959, in Morrison, IL, and graduated from Morrison High School in 1977. He served in the U. S. Army from 1977 to 1984 and the
Lloyd R. Collinson, 92, of Resthave Care & Rehabilitation, Morrison, IL, died Friday, July 10, 2020, at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation. Lloyd was born November 13, 1927, in La Fayette, IL, to Lloyd E. and Blanche L. (Stout) Collinson. He was educated in the Sterling, IL, grade school and was
The City of Morrison will hold a Special Council Meeting on Thursday, July 9, 2020, at 6:00 p.m. The location is the City of Morrison Community Room, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL. The Agenda follows.
This is a photograph of Jason A. Chapman, 43 years old, of Sterling, IL. Chapman is the victim in the homicide investigation being conducted by the Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office and Illinois State Police. “This is a very active investigation at this time,” stated Sheriff John Booker. I will not
CGH Medical Center, 100 E. LeFevre Road, Sterling, IL, continues to closely follow IDPH and CDC guidance, to ensure the highest quality and safety standards that keep our patients, co-workers, and visitors as safe as possible. Although visitor restrictions have been revised, we are still limiting visitation to one approved visitor
The United States Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) reminds Illinois producers to complete crop acreage reports, by the applicable deadline for their County. Acreage reporting dates vary by crop and by County. Contact your FSA County office for a list of acreage reporting deadlines by crop. Timely, accurate
Shirley Ann Blasdell, 81, of Morrison, IL, died Tuesday, July 7, 2020, at her home. Shirley was born February 13, 1939, in Moline, IL, the daughter of Philip L. and Rosella Marie (Kennedy) Smith. She married Louis Blasdell on June 15, 1957, in Prophetstown, IL. He preceded her in death
Morrison Historic Preservation Commission will meet on Tuesday, July 7, 2020, at 5:00 p.m., in City Hall, 200 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL, in the lower-level Boards and Commissions Room. The Agenda follows.
Morrison Rotary Literacy Committee Chair Ellen Smith recommended a great program, to allow our Club to support the Odell Public Library Summer Reading program. Using our $500 donation the Library staff, chaired by Katie Rider, was able to purchase 200 books through Scholastic Book Company. Over 100 kids in Morrison
The Franciscan Peace Center of the Sisters of St. Francis of Clinton, IA, will hold an Anti-Human Trafficking Committee meeting, via Zoom on Tuesday, July 14, 2020, at 9:00 a.m. All are welcome to attend. Log onto zoom.com with the following data: Meeting ID-819 2670 6594; Password-765493 or click here.
Morrison Chief of Police Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, June 26, 2020. Arrests: On Wednesday, July 1, 2020, at approximately 9:00 a.m., Morrison Police arrested Jarrett F. Wiebenga, age 19 of Morrison, IL, pursuant to an Arrest Warrant issued by Whiteside County, charging
On Friday, June 19, 2020, an anonymous benefactor began to promote The Loft on Main and local businesses. This person provided The Loft on Main, 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, with $10 gift certificates, to be used at select businesses. Certificates are given to anyone who purchases more than
On Sunday, July 5, 2020, at approximately 12:30 a.m., Whiteside County Deputies responded to a residence located in the 24000 block of Front Street, (Como), rural Sterling, IL, for a deceased male subject. The deceased is a male in is 40s who was found in the front yard of his